Osborne Miter Gauge

[Cato]

I got this Osborne EB-3 last week to help with a project I have started, an Arts and Crafts coffee table that was in last months Fine Woodworking issue.
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This is not as cool looking as the Incra miter gauges, but it is very solidly built adjustable and gives me exactly what I was looking for.
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I cross cut some 8/4 walnut for the table legs and finally consistent results!!

Easy to use and converts quickly for right or left of the blade cuts.

I got it on sale directly from Osborne site for $99, which was a bit less than the Incra models.

 

[JackLeg]

Don't use mine a lot, but when I do, it's spot on! Good tool! :wsmile:

 

[KenOfCary]

Since I got one of them, I don't think I've used the regular miter gauge at all. Really like it.

- Ken.

 

[joec]

I have used one for years. I recently changed the nut on the bottom of the flip stop, as it was a regular nut and sometimes when I tightened it down for a repeated cut, it would tighten up on a corner of the nut and with a few cuts would slip over to the flat part of the nut, thus moving the flip stop somewhat. I replaced the nut with a oval bottom jig bolt I had and it works better now.

 

[wrwilder]

I've used one for about a year now and I really like it. It's dead on at every angle that I have used after setting it up the first time I used it. I think you'll be pleased with it.

 

[terry1166]

Same here. Every angle I've cut has been on the money ever since I've had it (about 2 years).

Terry

 

[Cato]

I am glad to hear there are satisfied users of this product and that it retains it's accuracy. It appears to be a well built miter gauge.

 

[Joe Scharle]

I suppose that some of you do not realize that Osborne is in Kill Devil Hills, NC.

 

[Cato]

I suppose that some of you do not realize that Osborne is in Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Joe, I did see that when I ordered from them.
My shipment came the day after I ordered it!! Did not ship from Kill Devil Hills, but from a closer location in NC.

 

[Joe Scharle]

Now that everyone has the new Osborne, you're going to have to make an extension table. If anyone needs help or info, just PM me.

 

[Cato]

Now that everyone has the new Osborne, you're going to have to make an extension table. If anyone needs help or info, just PM me.

Now that looks pretty slick. I like it and I can see a definite use for it!! Also looks like its on a jet TS, which again I like.

 

[terry1166]

Joe, I saw that in an earlier post from you and have definitely decided that I will be building one for my cabinet saw. That was and is a great idea! I've just finished up a couple of projects that have kept me in the shop quite a bit. When I get my breath, I'll be contacting you. I can't tell you how many times I've put the miter gauge in the slot and then realized that there was not enough room in front of the blade for me to do what I had intended.


Terry

 

[Joe Scharle]

For the folks who want to make a miter slot extension table like mine, bookmark this thread for your future reference.

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/f29-general-woodworking-how-do-you-cut-plywood-cabinet-back-so-corners-square-44246.html

 

[KenOfCary]

Joe,

I reallly like that idea. I guess I just need to find a way to make it work with my round fence pole. Maybe a v-shaped piece? Thinking on it.

Thanks for sharing.

- Ken.

 

[Joe Scharle]

Ken, my 70's Delta contractors saw had a round tube too. But it also had a lip under the saw table that I used to hook on to. On that one, I used a wooden round mounted eccentrically to tighten against the tube. There has to be a better solution, but it did work.

 

[KenOfCary]

I'll have to look at the front of my saw carefully and see what might work. I have a SawStop PCS but have a Vega Fence System, so my setup is not usual. I'd never thought of extending the Miter Gauge Slots forward, but now that I've seen this it makes a whole lot of sense. There've been a lot of times I could use more room in front of the blade for the Osborne Gauge.

I'll let you know if I figure something out.

- Ken.

 

[KenOfCary]

The front of the saw has a lip and there are two tapped holes and two bolt holes that might just work to mount a front extension. The circular rail for the fence is low enough that a 3/4" piece of MDF and Laminate might fit just fine (didn't measure it yet.)

These are some pics I just took of the front of the saw. I think I can cobble up a mount for a front extension.

Thanks again for the idea and inspiration.

- Ken.

 

[Joe Scharle]

Let us know how it turns out...